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The Loon Center and Markus Wildlife Sanctuary

“Who has ever paddled a canoe, or cast a fly, or pitched a tent in the north woods and has not stopped to listen to this wail of the wilderness? And what would the wilderness be without it?”

A.C. Bent, 1919.

Loons have come to symbolize the wilderness character of New Hampshire. The Loon Preservation Committee is celebrating its 35th year of working to preserve loons and their habitats through research, management and outreach. In that time, it has more than tripled the population of this unique and threatened species in New Hampshire.

The Loon Center is the headquarters and visitor center of the Loon Preservation Committee. The Center features award-winning videos on loons and loon behavior, loon displays, mounts, and interactive exhibits. It also houses The Loon's Feather Shop, selling “all things loon and more!” From loon carvings, crystal, and artwork to photographs, books, stationery and clothing, you'll be sure to find the perfect gift for your home or a special friend. All proceeds from The Loon's Feather fund LPC's efforts to preserve loons and their habitats.

When you visit The Loon Center, save some time to walk one of two trails that run through the 200-acre Markus Wildlife Sanctuary on the shore of picturesque Lake Winnipesaukee. Enjoy the natural beauty of upland forests, marshes, clear streams and a mile of pristine shoreline. Squeeze between giant granite “glacial erratic” boulders or sit and enjoy Lake Winnipesaukee from several vantage points. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound on both trails and you may even catch a glimpse of our resident loon pair.

The Loon Center hosts many events throughout the summer, the largest being the Loon Festival on the third Saturday of July (July 17th this year). During July and August, The Loon Center hosts a Nature Talk series free of charge on Thursday nights at 7:30.

The Loon Center is open year-round from Monday through Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-5 from July 1 to Columbus Day. From Route 25, turn onto Blake Road at the Moultonborough Central School (look for the Loon Center sign) and turn right onto Lee's Mills Road. The Loon Center and Wildlife Sanctuary are on the left. For more information, call 476-LOON (5666) or visit www.loon.org.

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